From stepping into the TV industry with 'Rishte-Naate' to playing ACP Pradyuman for 22 years, Shivaji Satam has carved a place in the audience's hearts. On his 73rd birthday, we revisit his journey.
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Bank job
Satam worked with the Central Bank for 22 years while doing Marathi theater on the side, and worked with a lot of veteran actors in the industry.
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Earliest roles
Satam credits Nana Patekar and Mahesh Manjrekar for his entry into the Hindi film industry. Some of his earliest roles were 'Pestonjee,' '100 Days,' and 'August.'
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Notable movies
Satam received offers in mainstream Hindi cinema after being noticed in previous projects. He played supporting roles in notable films such as 'Sooryavansham' and 'Nayak.'
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ACP Pradyuman's Legacy
Satam's most popular role in his over four-decade-long career has been that of ACP Pradyuman in Sony TV's 'CID,' which still garners considerable viewership.